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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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Side rear window sun shades

I'm down in Florida for the week. Yes we drove down on vacation. So I'm wondering if anyone is using side rear window sun shades to keep the rear seat area some what cool. I haven't gotten around to installing the OEM mesh shades in the 2012 Justa. Can you anyone recommend a shade that will fit the rear quarter windows? I was thinking about the static cling tint stuff.

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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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When I had my hardtop I had the MINI sunshades and I loved them! Not sure how much cooler they actually kept the car as I had the Sunroof but I did like the way they kept the sun out of the back of the car. I would choose the sunshades MINI sells over a static cling as there are always air bubbles under the cling and they look like trash.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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I have 35% all around tinted windows and rear shades. Love them. I keep A/C at lowest speed and the car stays cool inside.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 05:19 AM
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Love the OEM side/rear sun shades. They fit snug, don't flop around with the sun and windows open. They give the look of tint howeve are removable. I recommend them!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by FRANKr56
Love the OEM side/rear sun shades. They fit snug, don't flop around with the sun and windows open. They give the look of tint howeve are removable. I recommend them!
I second that! I've had them in my Clubman almost from the beginning and they really do lower the heat inside.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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An alternative to interior shades is a "cap" (partial) car cover that only covers the top and down to the bottom of the glass all around the car.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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Well I forgot I posted about this. I went and bought two sets of the OEM shades. Work great.

Jim, a partial cap would not work for what I wanted these for. I wanted to be able to drive with these installed.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Mikey, do have your source?

Oops, found them. 5 Pieces for all the rear windows in a Clubman

BUT no directions for how the clips work. Any help?
 

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